COMSAT Mobile Communications Announces Inauguration of Advanced Technology COMSAT-A Service.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2001 Fully Digital System Permits Faster Call Setup, Higher Quality Data & Voice Communications, Saves Customers Time & Money COMSAT Mobile Communications COMSAT mobile communications (CMC) is a telecommunications company which provides Mobile packet data service. It was formerly owned by Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications (a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin) but is believed to have been acquired by Telenor of Norway in (CMC (Common Messaging Calls) A programming interface specified by the XAPIA as the standard messaging API for X.400 and other messaging systems. CMC is intended to provide a common API for applications that want to become mail enabled. 1. ), a business unit of Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications (LMGT LMGT Lockeed Martin Global Telecommunications ), today announced the inauguration of enhanced COMSAT-A mobile satellite service. CMC's modernized "A" service features a fully digital system, enhanced call quality and data throughput, improved control processors and software, and advanced Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. ) interconnections. These latest upgrades offer COMSAT-A customers significant performance advantages including enhanced data transmission, consistent connections, and improved throughput. COMSAT-A accommodates a full range of data, high-speed data, fax, and voice communications. This service offers direct Internet access and also can be used with CMC's new prepaid calling card. Offering global coverage, CMC's recent installation of fully digital COMSAT-A systems in both its Southbury, Connecticut, and Santa Paula, California Santa Paula is a city within Ventura County, California, United States. The population was 28,598 at the 2000 census. It has been dubbed the "Citrus Capital of the World." As the initial headquarters of the company that became Unocal, it was one of the early centers of , land earth stations completes the digital conversion. These new digital systems replace the older, slower and less reliable analog technology still used by many other mobile satellite service operators. "CMC's modernized COMSAT-A service provides customers with faster call setup, enhanced reliability, and improved call quality and data throughput compared to older analog systems. This investment in our stations will save our customers time and money," said Kathryn Y. Holman, vice president and general manager of COMSAT Mobile Communications. Additionally, CMC has implemented a new digital Automatic Level Control (ALC (Assembly Language Coding) A generic term for IBM mainframe assembly languages. 1. ALC - Assembly Language Compiler. 2. ALC - Airline Line Control. ) to match the level of the PSTN signal that is required by the customer's satellite modem. This software upgrade used with the new digital equipment results in clearer calls and less time waiting for a connection. "Our new COMSAT-A service is another demonstration of CMC's commitment to providing its customers with superior mobile satellite communications services and features. From the latest technological improvements to personalized customer care, COMSAT Mobile Communications provides high quality communications solutions for customers on land, at sea, and in the air," Holman said. COMSAT Mobile Communications offers maritime, aeronautical, and land mobile satellite data, high-speed data, Internet access, and voice communications services to customers worldwide via the Inmarsat satellite system. For additional information on CMC's portfolio of services call +1 800 685 7898 or +1 301 214 3100 or on the web at cmcsales@lmgt.com. Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :LMT LMT left mentotransverse (position of fetus). ), delivers secure, reliable, advanced-technology solutions to help enterprise customers leverage their telecommunications and information technology assets. LMGT has annual revenues in excess of $1 billion and employs 4,000 personnel worldwide with major points of presence in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Additional company information and news releases are available on LMGT's Internet homepage at www.lmgt.com. |
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